Table of contents Table of Contents ................................................................................... 1 Safety Information .........................................................................................5 Precautions ...................................................................................................6 Eye Safety Warnings .....................................................................................8 Recommendations ........................................................................................9 Introduction .......................................................................................... 10 Product Features .........................................................................................12 Package Overview ......................................................................................13 Product Overview ........................................................................................13 Projector Part ....................................................................................................... 13 Video Box Part ..................................................................................................... 15 Remote Control .................................................................................................... 17 Installation ............................................................................................ 18 Connecting the Projector .............................................................................12 Connecting HD81 To AV Receiver...............................................................13 Powering On/Off the Projector ....................................................................22 Powering On the Projector ................................................................................... 22 Powering Off the projector ................................................................................... 23 Warning Indicator ................................................................................................. 23 Adjusting the Projected Image ....................................................................24 Adjusting the Projector's Height ........................................................................... 24 Adjusting the Projector's Zoom / Focus ............................................................... 25 Adjusting Projected Image Size ........................................................................... 25 User Controls ....................................................................................... 26 Control Panel & Remote Control .................................................................26 On-screen Display Menus ...........................................................................29 How to operate .................................................................................................... 29 Menu Tree ...................................................................................................30 Image Adjustments .............................................................................................. 32 Display Settings .................................................................................................. 35 Advanced Adjustments ........................................................................................ 38 System Adjustments ............................................................................................ 44 Projector Settings................................................................................................. 44 Setup Settings...................................................................................................... 47 Options................................................................................................................. 33 1 English Usage Notice .......................................................................................... 3 Table of contents Appendices .......................................................................................... 53 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................53 Image Problems .................................................................................................. 53 Intermission Problems ........................................................................................ 55 LED Problems ..................................................................................................... 56 Remote Control Problems ................................................................................... 58 Replacing the Lamp ....................................................................................59 Compatibility Modes In Analog Input ...........................................................60 Compatibility Modes In Analog Input ...........................................................60 Ceiling Mount Installation ............................................................................61 Optoma Global Office ..................................................................................62 2 Usage Notice ABOUT THIS MANUAL COPYRIGHY © Copyright 2006 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. TRADEMARKS All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CE COMPLIANCE This device complies with CE directive. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 3 English This manual is designed for use with HD81. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Usage Notice WEEE Disposal of old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable throughout the European Union and other European countries with separate collection programs) This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 4 Usage Notice Safety Information The lightning flash with arrowheard within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of import operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. Class B emissions limits This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Important Safety Instruction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Read these instructions ­before using this projector. Keep these instructions ­for future reference. Follow all instructions. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions A. Do not block any ventilation openings To ensure reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from overheating, put the projector in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the projector on a bed, sofa, carpet, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in an enclosure, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings. B. Do not use this projector near water or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the projector to rain or moisture. C. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heaters, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Clean only with a dry cloth. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the projector has been damaged in any way: Such as power supply cord or plug is damaged. Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus. The projector has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please call Optoma to be referred to an authorized service center near you. Do not let objects or liquids enter the projector ­as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. See projector enclosure for safety related markings. The projector should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 5 English Usage Notice Precautions Please follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user's guide. Warning- Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your eyes. expose this projector to rain or moisture. box as this may cause electric shock. Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the projector & Warning- When replacing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all replacement instructions. See page 59. Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages. Warning- This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. Warning- Reset the "Lamp Reset" function from the on-screen display "System-->Projector-->Lamp" menu after replacing the lamp module (refer to page 46). Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure the cooling cycle has been completed before disconnecting power. Allow 90 seconds for the projector to cool down. Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation. When the lamp reaches the end of its life, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures listed under "Replacing the Lamp" section on page 59. Warning- When the lamp is approaching to the end of its life time, the message "Replacement suggested" will show on the screen. Please contact your local reseller or service center to change the lamp as soon as possible. 6 Usage Notice Do: Turn off the product before cleaning. Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. Don't: Block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit. Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit. Use under the following conditions: - ...